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Modal Argon8 User Manual

Modal Argon8
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Modal Argon8
8 voice polyphonic wavetable synthesiser
User Manual
OS Version - 1.0
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Modal Argon8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony8 voices
Filter2-pole resonant filter
ArpeggiatorYes
Keyboard37 keys
AftertouchYes
Synthesis TypeWave Morphing
Waveforms120 wavetables
LFOs2
Envelopes3
EffectsModulation, Delay, Reverb
Sequencer512-note sequencer with real-time input and 4 recordable/editable parameter lanes
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB MIDI
Audio OutputsHeadphone out
Dimensions555mm x 300mm x 100mm
Oscillators3 per voice
Weight5kg

Summary

Introduction

Getting Started

Basic Functions and UI Control

Explains the Argon8 interface, screen controls, and encoder functions for navigation and parameter adjustment.

UI Combinations

Details button and encoder combinations for accessing secondary functions and controlling various parameters.

Synthesis Engine

Oscillators and Modifiers

Explains the two wavetable oscillators, tuning, WavMod, and the 8 oscillator cross-modulation modifiers.

Wavetable Modifiers, Filter, and Envelopes

Covers 32 wavetable modifiers, 4 filter types (Standard, Classic), and 3 envelope generators (AMP, MOD, FILTER).

Modulation and Performance Features

LFOS and Arpeggiator

Details the two LFOs for modulation and the programmable arpeggiator for performance and rhythmic patterns.

Sequencer and FX

Explains the real-time sequencer functions and the 3 stereo FX engines for sound processing.

Modulation Matrix and Voice Control

Modulation Matrix and Sources

Details the modulation matrix, 11 sources (LFOs, EGs, Joystick), and 52 destinations.

Keyboard and Voice Modes

Explains keyboard voice modes (Mono, Poly, Unison, Stack) and joystick control assignments.

Settings and MIDI

System Settings

Covers general, keyboard, MIDI, and sequencer settings for device configuration.

MIDI Connectivity and Features

Explains USB/DIN MIDI connectivity, MIDI clock sync, and provides a CC implementation chart.

Software and Updates

Firmware Updates

Explains remote firmware updates via MODALapp or MIDI sysex messages for the Argon8.

MODALapp Integration

Details MODALapp features for preset management, editing, modulation, FX, and sequencer control.

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